WorksheetsMy What Is Showing?
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
Jen's actions at school suggest that she...
is shy around people she does not know well
cares about what people think of her
does not like searching for information
has only a few friends in her class
The reader can tell that “My What Is Showing?” is realistic fiction because it —
exaggerates the abilities of the main character
tells a story that has been handed down from generation to generation
tells about events that could happen in life today
describes events and actions that took place long ago
Jen’s main conflict is resolved when —
Mrs. Warden answers her question
she learns what her epidermis is
Joey says her epidermis is showing
she covers herself entirely with clothing
In paragraph 14, what does the word hesitated mean?
Paused
Shivered
Imagined
Shouted
Who is the narrator of this story?
Jen
Joey
Megan
An outside observer
In paragraph 3, what is the most likely reason Joey whispers?
He wants to make sure Jen understands him
He does not want others to notice Jen’s epidermis.
He does not want the bus driver to hear what he says.
He wants Jen to think epidermis means something shocking.
By the end of the story, what can the reader conclude about Joey and Jen’s relationship?
They spend little time together
They often fight with each other.
They share many common interests.
They enjoy playing jokes on each other
What is the best summary of the story?
Jen thinks her epidermis is exposed while she is at school, but she laughs when she finds out that the work just means "skin." Then she waits until dinnertime to share a difficult word that she learned with Joey.
Joey tells Jen her epidermis is showing, which worries her because she does not know what the word means. After learning that it means "skin," she surprises Joey by telling him that his proboscis is showing.
Jen feels like people are laughing at her because her epidermis is showing. When she looks up the word in the dictionary, she laughs. Then she tells Megan about a plan she has made.
After Joey scare Jen by saying her epidermis is showing, Jen asks her teacher Mrs. Warden about it. Then Jen and Megan spend all morning trying to learn what an epidermis is.
Jen covers herself up before coming into the dining room most likely because she wants to-
stop thinking about whether her skin is showing
find out whether Joey knows the meaning of epidermis
help Joey understand how his comment made her feel at school
show Joey that she now knows the meaning of epidermis
Which point of view does the author use?
2nd person
1st person
4th person
3rd person
The illustration is included with the selection most likely to-
help the reader know what the family looks like
show the reader how mean Joey was
show the reader what Jen's family liked to do in their spare time
show the reader the family's reaction when Jen comes down to dinner
What is the message of the story?
Play tricks on your siblings.
Find out all of the information before you start to worry.
A true friends stands by your side.
Learn the meaning of new words.
